Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
uniflora
ID:
440888

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bot. (Usteri) 10: 46 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000440220



Common Names

  • Uniflora Silene
  • Silene
  • Silene Uniflora


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Synonyms

  • Silene vulgaris cratericola Franco [unknown]
  • Silene uniflora cratericola (Franco) Franco [unknown]
  • Silene maritima With. [unknown]
  • Behen maritimus Link [unknown]
  • Behen uniflorus Link [unknown]
  • Behenantha uniflora (Roth) Ikonn. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus littoralis Pers. [unknown]
  • Cucubalus maritimus Lam. [unknown]
  • Silene maritima islandica Á.Löve & D.Löve [unknown]

Description

Silene uniflora (also called Bladder Campion, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to Europe and Asia. It is an annual herb with white flowers and a single basal leaf. It grows in dry, rocky areas and can reach up to 30 cm tall.

Uses & Benefits

Silene uniflora has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its drought tolerance.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Silene uniflora sub. prostrata (Gaudin) Chater & S.M.Walters
Silene uniflora sub. thorei (Dufour) Jalas
Silene uniflora sub. glareosa (Jord.) Chater & S.M.Walters
Silene uniflora sub. petraea (C.Hartm.) Jonsell & H.C.Prent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Silene uniflora has pink flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Silene uniflora is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by division in spring or by cuttings in summer.

Where to Find Silene uniflora

Silene uniflora can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

Silene uniflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Silene uniflora?

Silene uniflora

What is the common name of Silene uniflora?

One-flowered Catchfly

Where is Silene uniflora native to?

Europe

Species in the Silene genus

Silene abietum, Silene acaulis, Silene catholica, Silene chalcedonica, Silene chamarensis, Silene chersonensis, Silene cephallenia, Silene bupleuroides, Silene cambessedesii, Silene campanula, Silene burchellii, Silene coeli-rosa, Silene ciliata, Silene conica, Silene conglomeratica, Silene colorata, Silene coniflora, Silene conoidea, Silene colpophylla, Silene congesta, Silene compacta, Silene chromodonta, Silene flos-cuculi, Silene flavescens, Silene fissipetala, Silene flos-jovis, Silene foetida, Silene fuscata, Silene gaditana, Silene chlorifolia, Silene chlorantha, Silene chilensis, Silene fruticosa, Silene frivaldskyana, Silene andicola, Silene amoena, Silene andryalifolia, Silene apetala, Silene arabica, Silene adelphiae, Silene aegyptiaca, Silene aellenii, Silene ammophila, Silene altaica, Silene alexandrina, Silene almolae, Silene alpestris, Silene biappendiculata, Silene bergiana, Silene barbeyana,

Species in the Caryophyllaceae family

Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,

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